BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah surprised everyone when he confirmed the former India captain was not rested, but left out of the team for the third ODI against Australia.
BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah expressed satisfaction with the fitness of Munaf Patel, saying he bowled well in the rain-ruined first ODI against Sri Lanka.
The 18-year-old, who made a big impression during India's 4-3 one-day series defeat by England, suffered the injury during training at the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa earlier this week.
In view of a number of injuries the Indian team is beset with, the Bengal batsman has been asked to join the team.
He will be replaced by Dinesh Karthick, while Rahul Dravid will return to the squad in place of Ajit Agarkar.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, in a veiled threat, said underperforming players will be called back from South Africa, a view chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar does not share.
Greg Chappell has acknowledged receiving an e-mail from BCCI for his outburst against Ganguly but is yet to respond to the warning.
The BCCI is likely to issue the team coach a warning, asking him to desist making controversial comments.
The Indian fast bowler suffered a fracture in his left thumb during the Champions Trophy match against the West Indies last month.
The former BCCI chief issued a 'point-by-point' reply to charges by the Board's top brass.
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Niranjan Shah thinks so.
The former BCCI chief failed to turn up for the disciplinary committee meeting, vs-a-vis the misappropriation of funds case.
BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said the Board will not be advertising for the post of India cricket coach.
Besides being an experienced player, former India captain Chandu Borde is also quite a seasoned hand at cricket administration.
BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said an MRI scan of the pacer's groin is clear and he should be available for selection.
He added that he has no regrets on not getting the job.
The Indian players' annual contract with the BCCI would be finalised and signed before the team departs for South Africa next month.\n
The BCCI made it clear that a full-time coach for the Indian team would be appointed before it leaves for Ireland.
The 77th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI is set to be a tame affair after reigning president and three of his confidantes were declared elected unopposed for a two-year term.
The former BCCI president was also the manager of the Indian team on its tour to Pakistan in 1984.
Greg Chappell and his support staff have signed contract with the BCCI till 2007.
Board of Control for Cricket in India said all players picked for the Bangladesh tour would be given a flat retainer of Rs 500,000.
BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah said the decision of the selectors to drop Sourav Ganguly was "unanimous" and "irreversible."
The September 27-28 meeting will, for the first time, elect office-bearers and selectors for a two-year term.
The Indian team will have a fitness-cum-training camp at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy stadium from July 25.
The BCCI has finalised a Test and one-day tour of South Africa for November-December later this year
Since physio John Gloster would be leaving for the West Indies, Tendulkar's fitness would be monitored by Andrew Leipus.
Test opener Wasim Jaffer expressed surprise over BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah's statement that he asked permission to play charity games in Saudi Arabia.
"We are exploring possibilities of playing in North America in September," said Niranjan Shah.
Is it right to recall a player from a foreign tour if he is not playing well? Is the BCCI going a step too far in adopting a stance?
'Since Sehwag has failed, why can't the selectors replace him as vice-captain?' asks BCCI General Secretary Niranjan Shah.
While at a press briefing, BCCI Media Committee member G S Walia said a decision on Sehwag's availability would be made only on Monday.
"He will be assessed in the nets tomorrow before we know whether he will be available for the game," the BCCI secretary said.
Rahul Dravid has been appointed as Indian captain till the end of 2007 Cricket World Cup
Former BCCI president has been accused of misappropriation of funds during the 1996 World Cup
The West Indies matches will be between January 21-30, 2007, and Sri Lanka's between February 8-17.
BCCI said adding fresh tournaments would affect their plans to secure a regular home series every year during the peak season from October.
Coach Greg Chappell would rejoin the Indian squad on October 6 ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
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